Andy Warhol: In His Wake
On the twenty-year anniversary of Warhol’s death, The Carrozini von Buhler Gallery (407 West 13th St., NYC) presents Andy Warhol: In His Wake, a group exhibition of works by four celebrity artists from Warhol’s Factory: Ultra Violet, Taylor Mead, Billy Name, and Ivy Nicholson. Also featured will be Anton Perich and Steve Joester, two artists who documented Warhol, as well as seven artists who have been influenced by him including: Amy Cohen Banker, Cynthia von Buhler, Pamela Martin, William Tisdale, Molly Weingart, and Gary Azon. Andy Warhol: In His Wake will feature paintings, sculptures, projections, and photography by exhibiting artists.
The Carrozini von Buhler Gallery will be transformed to look like Warhol’s infamous Silver Factory with glittering silver walls, disco balls, silver pillow balloons, and aluminum foil drapes. The opening reception will be held on Thursday, February 22nd, from 6pm to 10pm and will feature Five Minutes of Fame; readings each 5 minutes in length, starting promptly at 6pm. Five Minutes of Fame is curated by Dorothy F. August. Readers include: Dorothy F. August, Patricia Carragon, Greg Fuchs, Ron Kolm, Bill Kushner, Taylor Mead, Thad Rutkowski, Jackie Sheeler, Larissa Shmailo, Hal Sirowitz, and Carol Wierzbicki. Andy Warhol: In His Wake is curated by Cynthia von Buhler, Amy Cohen Banker, and Kevin Kushel. The exhibition will be on view through March 14, 2007.
